Seafood vendors are spending more on transport to bring their catch to the market as rising fuel prices, transport costs and changing weather conditions continue to affect their livelihoods.

Fiji’s leading business conference has secured a new two-year partnership to strengthen collaboration between the private sector, investors, and policymakers as the country prepares for its next economic growth phase.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is stepping up efforts to identify tax evasion and improve compliance by using data, technology and intelligence-led systems to protect government revenue.

Fiji’s borders are being strengthened with new technology and international cooperation as the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service steps up efforts to detect illegal drugs, prohibited goods and customs fraud.

Fiji’s ability to respond to marine oil spills has received a major boost following the handover of $1.6 million worth of specialised oil spill response equipment from the Government of Japan.

Fiji’s cocoa industry continues to expand, with local cocoa exporter Cacao Fiji outlining plans to engage thousands of farmers and boost export volumes to meet growing international demand.

Fiji’s stock market is continuing to record strong growth this year, driven by increased investor participation and higher trading activity.

FIJI Water will remain the major sponsor of the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards after renewing its Supreme Award sponsorship for a ninth straight year.

A local recycling company is calling on businesses to play a bigger role in reducing Fiji’s paper waste, after recycling millions of kilograms of discarded paper over the past 15 years.

The Fiji National Provident Fund is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month, marking its growth from a £10,000 startup loan in 1966 to managing over $12.1 billion in assets for more than 447,000 members.

BSP Life will invest in three new hotels within the next six months, as the company expands its role in the tourism sector.

The Government’s planned digital Ease of Doing Business platform is still not live, but the Finance Minister says work is continuing to improve the investment application process.